Senior Capital Projects Accountant - Strategic Costing & Compliance

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); Hybride; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a qualified accounting professional to advance project costing for capital projects. The role requires maintaining cost accounting records in line with government standards and controlling expenditures through purchasing and AP processes.

The position supports project management and engineering, with responsibilities spanning contracts, change orders, and amendments; a strong background in accounting is essential for success and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of professional accounting, payroll, or similar work experience.
• Associate’s degree in accounting or related discipline with 4 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline with 2 years of experience.
• CPA or CMA certification with 2 years of experience.
• Satisfactory background check including criminal, education, and employment history.

Responsabilités

• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely cost accounting records for Municipal construction projects in accordance with government accounting standards.
• Verify funds for expenditures and provide financial controls through accounts payable, vouchers, purchasing requisitions, and journal entries.
• Process contracts, change orders, agreements, and amendments.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the department.

Connaissances

Accounting principles

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or CMA certification

Outils

MS Excel

PeopleSoft Financials

Description du poste

Municipality of Anchorage is seeking a qualified accounting professional to advance project costing for capital projects. The role requires maintaining cost accounting records in line with government standards and controlling expenditures through purchasing and AP processes.

The position supports project management and engineering, with responsibilities spanning contracts, change orders, and amendments; a strong background in accounting is essential for success and regulatory compliance.